Description
Paula Deen’s Brunswick stew blends Southern comfort with hearty satisfaction. Smoky pulled meats, tangy sauce, and sweet corn mingle in this classic Southern dish that warms hearts and satisfies hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 (2½-pound/1.1 kg) rotisserie chicken, meat removed and chopped (about 5 cups)
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
Vegetables and Corn:
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 (28-ounce/794 g) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (16-ounce/454 g) can creamed corn
- 1 (10-ounce/283 g) package frozen lima beans
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Render the bacon in a spacious saucepan over medium-high heat until it becomes golden and slightly crisp, approximately 5 minutes. Incorporate finely diced onions and sauté until they become translucent and soft, around 5 minutes.
- Introduce cubed chicken pieces into the bacon and onion mixture. Pour in diced tomatoes, creamed corn, frozen lima beans, chicken broth, tangy barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, ground celery seeds, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Elevate the temperature until the mixture reaches a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover the saucepan and allow the stew to cook, stirring occasionally, until the lima beans become tender and the chicken is fully cooked, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding additional salt or pepper to enhance the flavor profile. Remove from heat and let the stew rest for 3-4 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Swap Rotisserie Chicken for Convenience: Grab a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to slash prep time and boost flavor intensity without extra kitchen hassle.
- Bacon’s Subtle Crispness Matters: Stop cooking bacon just before it turns completely crisp, ensuring a smoky undertone that enhances the stew’s overall depth.
- Uniform Chopping Creates Harmony: Cut chicken and onions into consistent pieces, guaranteeing even cooking and a balanced texture in every delightful spoonful.
- Simmering Unlocks Flavor Potential: Allow the stew to gently bubble, transforming individual ingredients into a cohesive, mouthwatering experience that speaks comfort.
- Final Flavor Tuning Elevates Dish: Sample the stew before serving, making subtle seasoning adjustments with salt, pepper, or extra barbecue sauce to achieve culinary perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 2.8g
- Sodium: 563.8mg
- Fat: 12.3g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 18.2g
- Fiber: 2.9g
- Protein: 27.6g
- Cholesterol: 89.9mg